Cost of living
Lae compared to Western (Papua New Guinea)
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Overview comparison
LaeWestern (Papua New Guinea)
Consumer prices in Western (Papua New Guinea) are roughly 32% higher than in Lae.
Cost of living
| Item | Lae | Western (Papua New Guinea) |
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| Total with rent one person | 465 | 1,028 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,196 | 2,513 |
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| Without rent one person | 342 | 369 |
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| Without rent one family | 799 | 1,643 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 224.82 | 474.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 356.48 | 956.52 |
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| Food person | 232 | 370 |
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| Food family | 516 | 872 |
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| Transport person | 22.93 | 25.81 |
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| Transport family | 69.51 | 84.49 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.63 years | 68.74 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lae | Western (Papua New Guinea) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.92 | 12.47 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.57 | 50.17 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.5 | 10.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.87 | 2.7 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.81 | 2.09 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.65 | 1.29 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lae | Western (Papua New Guinea) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 212.81 | 384.08 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 153.15 | 325.13 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 548.42 | 610.27 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 277.55 | 661.46 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 34.07 | 93.4 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.48 | 130.3 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23.74 | 15.58 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lae | Western (Papua New Guinea) |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.88 | 3.69 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,776 | 1,498 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 960 | 1,057 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.4 | 0.73 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.34% | 25.37% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.88 | 7.78 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.99 | 1.5 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lae | Western (Papua New Guinea) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 | 2.09 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.63 | 1.28 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.62 | 4.29 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.92 | 11.17 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.81 | 6.63 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.2 | 13.25 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.45 | 1.79 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 0.52 |
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Other
| Item | Lae | Western (Papua New Guinea) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.19 | 31.28 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.36 | 8.55 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.14 | 17.82 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.83 | 4.56 |
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| Brand Jeans | 36.03 | 21.52 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.73 | 40.02 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 150.01 | 487.19 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,459 | 6,304 |
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